2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · ARB 54Y
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 132,020 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ARB 54Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2025
- 132,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ARB 54Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cls (ARB 54Y) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ARB 54Y Mileage History
- 11/04/2022117,150 mi
- 11/04/2022117,161 mi+11 mi
- 20/04/2023123,996 mi+6,835 mi
- 30/04/2024126,373 mi+2,377 mi
- 26/05/2025132,020 mi+5,647 mi
Average of roughly 4,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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